1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 278 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Bel Air | Toronado |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |